Question

Review Question A: Classification of Property

Consider the following scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Mr. Santos owns a piece of land located beside a river. The land has been used by the public for recreational activities such as fishing and swimming for many years. Mr. Santos decides to build a fence around the land to prevent people from accessing it.

Based on the Civil Code provisions on classification of property, specifically on Public Dominion and Patrimonial property:

1. How would you classify the land owned by Mr. Santos?
2. Is Mr. Santos legally allowed to build a fence and restrict public access to the land?
3. What legal rights do the members of the public who have been using the land for recreational activities have in this situation?

Scenario 2:

ABC Corporation is a private company engaged in manufacturing and selling goods. They own a factory building where they conduct their operations. Recently, ABC Corporation decided to sell the factory building and relocate their operations to a different location.

Based on the Civil Code provisions on classification of property, specifically on Private property:

1. What is the classification of the factory building owned by ABC Corporation?
2. What are the legal rights and limitations of ABC Corporation in terms of selling and transferring ownership of the factory building?

Scenario 3:

In a small provincial town, the local government owns a piece of land that is currently unused and vacant. The town mayor proposes to convert the land into a public park for the benefit and enjoyment of the residents.

Based on the Civil Code provisions on classification of property, specifically on Public Dominion property:

1. What is the legal classification of the land owned by the local government?
2. What are the necessary steps and legal requirements that the local government needs to fulfill in order to convert the land into a public park?